Heather Lake
North Cascades
Heather Lake trail is currently muddy and wet, with numerous roots and slippery rocks, especially in the upper two-thirds. Recent reports from mid-June (e.g., June 11, 13, 19, 21) indicate the snow has melted, contributing to water flowing on the trail and muddy sections. The lower portion has seen recent improvements, but the upper sections remain challenging. Parking can be an issue on weekends, with lots filling early and cars lining the service road. The drive to the trailhead is manageable for most vehicles. Wildflowers are blooming, and the lake is beautiful, though bugs are present.
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Gorgeous hike on this 75 degree sunny day! After a few delays we started off the trail around 11:30am and got up to the lake in an hour. We lunched at a spot halfway around the path and the water was ...
The total age of our 4 hikers is about 270: it was moderately hard! However many youth hikers were respectfully & joyfully speeding up & down the trail around us! We were watchful where we put our ...
Roots and rocks and mud, oh my! Nice day for a hike to Heather Lake. Arrived at parking lot on holiday Friday at 8am and main area was half full. Never alone for long on the trail. The trail is genera...
The first mile was maintained and uphill then it becomes more difficult due to creek, roots, and big rocks but we managed
Got there around 8am on a Saturday. Parking lot was approximately half full at that time. The road up to the parking lot is well maintained, any vehicle could make it up. I imagine if you show up late...
It's been awhile since I have hiked this trail. Much of it is the same; rocky, rooty, streams of water flowing down the trail and enormous tree stumps that once were giants before logging. I would hav...
Firstly, the drive up NF-4220 (Mt. Pilchuck Road) has vastly improved over the past year or so - many potholes have been filled and it has been re-graded. It's still compacted gravel, but most any pas...
When our women's group hiked the Heather Lake trail on a rainy day we were pleased to see the first 3rd of the Heather Lake trail so nicely repaired and refurbished. However, as we continued up the ...
Solid day hike if you don't want to deal with the crowds at Lake 22. Comparable, pretty, and a lot quieter.Road up to the parking spot is 95% dirt/gravel but passable by most cars. Probably about 50+ ...
Same as before, a little wet, lots for tree roots beautiful hike!
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